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Eugene Church · 06-11-2009, 08:37 PM

The Islandian Times

March 2, 2004

Chicopee Destined For Another Gloomy Season in TU West
So far in their two seasons in the Islandian Pro Alliance, the Chicopee Braves of manager Harry Fleetfoot have found the going tough. They were sixth in the expansion year with a 73-81 mark, trailing the TU West Division winner Bay St. Clair by 19 games. In 2003, Chicopee dipped to a lousy 62-92 record, finishing fifth and 30 games in back of the pennant-winning Bayview Vikings.

The baseball prognosticators are predicting more of the same for 2004, despite the presence of several talented additions to the roster. CF Phil Nelson could be one of the best outfielders in the IPA when it comes to chasing down fly balls. Nelson is is a good contact hitter with a little bit of power, but his main asset is his ballhawk skills. 3B Wild Deer Etchimin swings a good bat and can go deep.

On the mound Fleetfoot has gone to a five-man rotation and will use a trio of hurlers in the #5 slot. Bill Branch and Nicky Bruckner are rookie southpaws, while Johnny Falcon is a righty. Falcon is back for another try. He was 12-19 with a 4.75 ERA in 2002. Branch is a fireballer that flings it regularly at 95 mph.

Best Pitchers: Alan Goodwin (14-14 3.41) and closer Desmond Quartermain (3-8 2.82) with 76 relief appearances and 27 saves.

Best Batters: LF Big Stick Takala (.308 BA/18 HR/76 RBI)

06-11-2009, 08:37 PM	#1004
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,695 Blog Entries: 1	The Islandian Times March 2, 2004 Chicopee Destined For Another Gloomy Season in TU West So far in their two seasons in the Islandian Pro Alliance, the Chicopee Braves of manager Harry Fleetfoot have found the going tough. They were sixth in the expansion year with a 73-81 mark, trailing the TU West Division winner Bay St. Clair by 19 games. In 2003, Chicopee dipped to a lousy 62-92 record, finishing fifth and 30 games in back of the pennant-winning Bayview Vikings. The baseball prognosticators are predicting more of the same for 2004, despite the presence of several talented additions to the roster. CF Phil Nelson could be one of the best outfielders in the IPA when it comes to chasing down fly balls. Nelson is is a good contact hitter with a little bit of power, but his main asset is his ballhawk skills. 3B Wild Deer Etchimin swings a good bat and can go deep. On the mound Fleetfoot has gone to a five-man rotation and will use a trio of hurlers in the #5 slot. Bill Branch and Nicky Bruckner are rookie southpaws, while Johnny Falcon is a righty. Falcon is back for another try. He was 12-19 with a 4.75 ERA in 2002. Branch is a fireballer that flings it regularly at 95 mph. Best Pitchers: Alan Goodwin (14-14 3.41) and closer Desmond Quartermain (3-8 2.82) with 76 relief appearances and 27 saves. Best Batters: LF Big Stick Takala (.308 BA/18 HR/76 RBI) Last edited by Eugene Church; 06-11-2009 at 08:41 PM.